Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 260, Section 260: Don't order yet!

Filled with curiosity and a vague unease, Ling Xiao slowly pushed open the door carved with a giant eye.

The door hinges turned, emitting a deep and long creaking sound, as if announcing the opening of a new world.

As the door slowly opened, a fresh and warm atmosphere wafted out, a stark contrast to the oppressive and gloomy ambiance of the cave. Ling Xiao squinted slightly, adjusting to the sudden brightness, and was taken aback when he saw the scene before him.

Behind the door lay a vast and boundless world, where sunlight poured down without reservation, bathing everything in a golden glow.

Beneath my feet was a soft, carpet-like meadow, the tender green blades swaying gently in the breeze, glistening dewdrops clinging to their tips, shimmering with iridescent light under the sun like tiny gems.

In the distance, the mountains stretch endlessly, their peaks covered in snow, shimmering with a sacred light under the sun.

In the sky, colorful clouds drifted leisurely, taking on various shapes, sometimes like galloping horses, sometimes like blooming flowers, like a dream.

Ling Xiao took a deep breath; the air was filled with the fragrance of flowers and the fresh scent of earth, making him feel refreshed and relaxed. He slowly stepped into this magical world; the grass beneath his feet was soft and springy, as if gently welcoming him.

Not far away, a crystal-clear stream flows gently, its waters crashing against the rocks, creating a melodious sound like a cheerful melody. Colorful fish dart through the water, their scales shimmering captivatingly in the sunlight.

In the center of this vibrant world stands an ancient castle.

The castle is built of huge stones, the surfaces of which are engraved with exquisite patterns. Despite the passage of time, it still exudes a solemn and mysterious aura.

The castle's spires soared into the clouds, and the flags atop them fluttered in the breeze. The designs on the flags seemed familiar, yet I couldn't quite place them.

Ling Xiao's gaze was drawn to the castle, and he found himself walking towards it. Along the way, he discovered many strange plants.

There is a plant that resembles a giant mushroom, with a cap that is more than a person tall. Its surface shimmers with a faint blue fluorescent light, emitting a soft halo that illuminates a small area around it.

Upon closer inspection, the canopy is covered with fine lines, like ancient writing, seemingly telling untold stories. There is also a vine plant with bright red, heart-shaped fruits that emit an enticing fragrance.

As soon as Ling Xiao approached, the vines seemed to come alive, gently swaying and the fruits trembling slightly, as if extending an invitation to him. With each step closer to the castle, Ling Xiao felt the mysterious aura emanating from it more intensely.

The castle gates were tightly shut, and intricate patterns were carved on them, seemingly concealing some mysterious power.

Ling Xiao carefully observed these patterns and found that they were similar to the runes he had seen on the walls of the passage, but were more complex and profound.

He reached out and gently touched the pattern on the door. The moment his fingertips touched it, he felt a faint electric current. At the same time, some blurry images flashed through his mind, like ancient rituals and mysterious scenes, but they vanished in an instant.

Lingxiao paced around the castle, trying to find another way in. The castle walls were high and smooth, with almost nothing to climb.

On the side of the castle, he found a small window, half-open, letting out a faint ray of light.

Ling Xiao cautiously approached the window and peered inside on tiptoe. Inside was a dimly lit room filled with old furniture covered in a thick layer of dust, suggesting it had been uninhabited for a long time.

There were portraits hanging on the walls of the room. The figures in the portraits had serious expressions and deep eyes, as if they were staring at him. Ling Xiao hesitated for a moment, then decided to enter the castle through the window.

He used magic to make his body light, then leaped lightly and grabbed the edge of the window. He carefully climbed through the window, landing as quietly as possible.

Upon entering the room, he looked around and noticed a door in one corner, slightly ajar, letting in a sliver of light. Ling Xiao walked towards the door, each step extremely cautious, his wand gripped tightly, ready to face any potential danger.

As he walked to the door, he heard a slight noise behind it, as if someone was walking around.

Ling Xiao's heart tightened suddenly. He held his breath, raised his wand in front of him, and slowly pushed open the door.

Behind the door was a long corridor, with many torches hanging on the walls on both sides, burning and illuminating the corridor.

At the end of the corridor, a blurry figure flashed by, moving so fast that it was impossible to see clearly. Ling Xiao took a deep breath and chased after it towards the end of the corridor. His footsteps echoed in the empty corridor, sounding exceptionally clear.

When he reached the end of the corridor, he found a spiral staircase leading upwards to higher parts of the castle. Without hesitation, Ling Xiao stepped onto the stairs.

The stairs were narrow and steep, and you could feel them swaying slightly with every step.

As Ling Xiao climbed higher, he felt the temperature around him gradually drop, and a faint chill filled the air. At the corner of the stairs, he discovered a huge mural.

The mural depicts a fierce battle, with one side consisting of a magician dressed in a magnificent magic robe and the other side consisting of a hideous demon.

The magicians unleashed powerful spells, their light flashing, while the demons bared their fangs and claws, fighting back fiercely.

Ling Xiao stood in front of the mural, carefully observing every detail. He discovered that the magic used by the magicians in the mural was very different from what he had learned, yet there seemed to be some connection between them.

Ling Xiao continued walking up the stairs, his heart filled with anticipation and nervousness about the unknown.

He didn't know what awaited him high up in the castle, but he was convinced that important secrets about this sealed land were hidden there.

Finally, his door, like the castle gate, was covered with intricate patterns, but these patterns were even more mysterious, radiating powerful magical energy.

Ling Xiao took a deep breath and reached out to push the door, but it didn't budge.

He carefully examined the area around the door and discovered a groove on it, the shape of which was very similar to the mysterious bead he had obtained earlier.

Ling Xiao's heart stirred. He took out the mysterious bead and slowly placed it into the groove.

As soon as the bead was placed in, it emitted a dazzling light, and the patterns on the door lit up as well. Then, the door slowly began to open with a deep rumble.

As the door opened, a powerful magical aura rushed out, causing Ling Xiao to shiver. He gripped his wand tightly, preparing for battle, and then slowly stepped inside.

Inside the door was a huge circular room, in the center of which stood a large stone platform, upon which rested a book that emitted a faint glow.

Ling Xiao slowly walked towards the stone platform, his gaze fixed on the book. A strong premonition welled up in his heart: this book might be the key to unlocking all the secrets of this sealed land.

Filled with nervousness and anticipation, Ling Xiao slowly approached the book that was emitting a faint glow.

On the stone platform, the book covers are made of an ancient material, covered with strange patterns that seem to have a life of their own, shimmering and flowing in the dim light.

His hand trembled slightly as he reached for the book. The moment his fingertips touched the cover, a warm sensation washed over him, as if the book was responding to his arrival.

Gently turn the pages of the book, and on the first page is a beautiful illustration depicting a magnificent magical kingdom.

In the kingdom, towering magic towers pierce the clouds, the streets are bustling with traffic, and magicians, dressed in magnificent robes, cast various magical spells, their light shining brightly.

The scene is so lifelike that Ling Xiao can almost hear the hustle and bustle of the street and feel the surging power of magic. Below the illustration is an ancient text, the script flowing yet solemn.

Although Ling Xiao was not familiar with this script, he managed to decipher some of the content by relying on his understanding of the mysterious symbols he had accumulated during his exploration, as well as some ancient memories given to him by the mysterious bead.

The written records indicate that this land was once a powerful and prosperous magical kingdom, where magical power permeated every corner of people's lives.

The kingdom's magicians are exceptionally gifted; they not only possess masterful control over elemental magic but also resonate harmoniously with the forces of nature.

However, the peace was shattered by a sudden catastrophe. The demon god of hell, coveting the magic of this land, led his demon army from the dark abyss, sweeping across the kingdom like a surging black tide.

Ling Xiao continued turning the page, and the next page showed a scene of intense battle.

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The demons were hideous, surrounded by evil black flames, and wherever they went, houses collapsed and lives were lost.

The guardians of the magic kingdom rose up in resistance, pooling their strength and unleashing powerful combined magic in an attempt to stem the invasion of the demon god.

The sky in the scene was shrouded in chaos, dyed by magical light and black mist, while the earth trembled and cracked in the aftershocks of the battle. As the pages turned, Ling Xiao came across records about sealing the demon god.

The most powerful magicians in the magic kingdom, facing a life-or-death situation, decided to unleash a forbidden spell.

They exhausted all their magical power to seal the demon god beneath this land.

To ensure the seal's stability, they also set up numerous mechanisms and defenses at the sealing site.

The mysterious bead in Ling Xiao's hand is one of the key items in the sealing ritual. It carries powerful magical energy and is an important source of power to protect the seal.

The book also mentions that deep within the castle lies a mysterious magic circle, which is closely related to the power that seals the demon god.

Activating the magic circle would not only strengthen the seal on the demon god but also provide a way to leave this sealed land. However, the magic circle is protected by powerful magic and requires a specific key and spell to open.

Ling Xiao closed the book, his mind filled with countless thoughts. He finally understood the mission he bore and the importance of the secrets hidden deep within the castle.

He looked around. Several huge tapestries hung on the walls of the circular room, and the patterns on the tapestries seemed to tell the history of the magic kingdom.

He walked over to one of the tapestries and examined it closely. The tapestry depicted a magician holding a crystal ball, standing atop a towering mountain peak, gazing into the distance.

The crystal ball shimmered with an eerie light, as if it contained prophecies of the future. In the corner of the room stood a huge bookshelf, filled with all sorts of books and scrolls.

Ling Xiao walked over, randomly picked up a book, and found it to be a collection of magic spells.

He quickly scanned the page, hoping to find a spell related to activating the magic circle.

Although most of the spells were obscure and difficult to understand, he did not give up and read through them one by one.

As he browsed through the bookshelves, he noticed a hidden compartment at the bottom. A small rune lock was engraved on the compartment, the runes emitting a faint blue light.

Ling Xiao, relying on his research on runes, attempted to decipher the runes on the lock.

After some effort, he discovered that these runes were an ancient code, representing a specific sequence of magical elements. Following the deciphered order, he gently touched the runes with his wand, and the hidden compartment slowly opened.

Inside the hidden compartment was an antique key, its handle engraved with a mysterious pattern similar to that of the castle gate.

Ling Xiao picked up the key, a glimmer of hope rising in his heart. He guessed that this key might be the key to unlocking the magic circle deep within the castle.

Leaving the circular room, Ling Xiao walked along a narrow corridor. The walls of the corridor were adorned with many portraits, depicting important figures from the magic kingdom.

Their eyes were deep, as if they were watching Ling Xiao's every move. Ling Xiao walked on, observing the portraits, trying to find more clues about the magic kingdom from their faces and clothing. As he walked, he came to a huge door.

The door was tightly shut, its surface engraved with intricate magical symbols. Ling Xiao took out the key he had found in the hidden compartment and inserted it into the keyhole.

The key turned, making a crisp "click" sound, and the door slowly opened.

Behind the door was a huge hall with an extremely high ceiling inlaid with dazzling gems, like stars in the night sky.

The hall floor was paved with huge stone slabs, on which mysterious magic circles were carved.

In the center of the hall stood a colossal statue. The statue depicted a magician dressed in a magnificent robe, holding a wand in his hand, the gem at the tip of which emitted a faint glow.

Ling Xiao approached the statue and discovered an inscription on its base. The inscription recounted the important role this magician played in the battle to seal the demon god, making him one of the heroes of the magic kingdom.

Ling Xiao paced around the statue, carefully observing every detail of the hall.

He discovered that there was a huge magic crystal in each of the four corners of the hall, and the crystals emitted different colors of light.

He tried touching the crystal with his wand, and the crystal vibrated slightly, its light becoming even brighter.

(End of this chapter)